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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.48, 10,777.32 and 2,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.48, 10,777.32 and 2,741 is: 4,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.48 : 10,777.32 = 2,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.48/10,777.32 = 2,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.48x = 10,777.32 × 2,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.48x = 29,540,634.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,634.12/7,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.73

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